Steak Fajitas
Serves:
6
Prep time:
3 hours 15 minutes
Cook time:
15 minutes
Ingredients
- Steak Marinade
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice (no sugar added)
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder (or more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Fajitas
- 2 pounds skirt or flank steak
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 medium white onion, sliced
- 1 large poblano, ribs and seeds removed then sliced
- 1 (green, red, orange, or yellow) bell peppers, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Combine the lime juice, pineapple juice, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, smoked paprika, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and cilantro for the marinade in a large shallow bowl. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Coat the steak with the marinade and let sit covered in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours.
- Stove: Heat a large cast iron pan over high heat. Add the steak to the pan and fry on each side for about 3-5 minutes or longer if desired doneness. The 3 minutes/side will yield a medium rare doneness.
- Grill: Preheat your grill for direct heat grilling at 450°F (230°C). Grill the steak for 4-5 minutes per side, or until an internal thermometer reads 130-135°F (54-57°C) for medium rare or around 145°F (63°C) for medium.
- Remove the steak from the pan or grill to a cutting board and allow to rest for 10-15 minutes. Slice the meat against the grain into thin slices.
- Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in the pan over medium-high heat. Saute onions, poblano, and bell peppers for 2-3 minutes or longer if preferred softer. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Notes
- Serve with guacamole, salsa, cilantro leaves, salsa verde, sour cream, black beans, rice, tortillas, cilantro-lime rice, sautéed corn, tomatoes, lettuce, shredded cheese, etc.